Klaxon Twist User manual

Installation of the
Central Linking
System Klaxon® for
Klaxon Twist

Central Linking System Klaxon® :
Tools
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•Hex Key N.5 and 6
•ACalliper
•Torque Wrench

Central Linking System Klaxon® :
Warning
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The
installation of the Linking System on the wheelchair must always be performed by experienced
and
qualified
people.
Always
carry out installation on flat surfaces, with the wheels of the wheelchair and Twist resting on the
same
smooth
surface.

Central Linking System Klaxon® :
Preconditions
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Determine the tube diameter and consult the
Klaxon catalogue to check the correct product
code for your wheelchair.
NOTE
There
are special reductions available in the spare parts catalogue in case the tube is smaller

Central Linking System Klaxon® :
Preconditions
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Check that the tyre on the Twist is properly
inflated.See tyre inflation instructions in the
relevant section of the End User’s Manual.
Check that the wheels of the wheelchair are
inflated to the correct operating pressure
recommended by the wheelchair manufacturer

Description of the components:
Twist
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Upper and Lower pin Bracket
Multi-Link Klaxon®
Kickstand base

Description of the components:
Upper and lower pin bracket
The Upper and Lower Pin Bracket is located on
the TWIST device and consist of an:
1. Upper Pin
2. Lower Pin
1
2
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Description of the components:
Linking System
View of the system installed
Exploded view of the system
Central Crossbeam
Easy Release Lever
Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon®
Connector

The Connector is composed of:
1. Mounting System in the Crossbeam (with ball-
type lock)
2. Connector Lock/Unlock Lever
3. Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon®
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Description of the components:
Connector
3
2
1

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Description of the components:
Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon®
Safety
button
Seat of the upper pin
Seat of the
lower pin
Linking/unlinking
lever
•Linking/unlinking lever:allows the Front Hook
2.0 Klaxon® to link/unlink from the Twist
•Safety Button:allows the Front Hook 2.0
Klaxon® to link/unlink from the Twist
•Seat of the upper pin:this seat will host the
upper pin of the Twist
•Seat of the lower pin:this seat will host the
lower pin of the Twist

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Description of the components:
Seat of the Upper Pin - Detail
Upper part of the
seat
Lower part of the
seat

The central crossbeam is the part of the Linking
System that will be installed under the
wheelchair’s seat.
The Clamping Rings (A)will always remain fixed
to the wheelchair’s frame.The Central
Crossbeam (B) can be removed by extracting
both the Locking Pins (C).
In case of foldable wheelchair it will be sufficient
to extract one of the Locking Pin to let the
Central Crossbeam free. This will let you fold the
wheelchair again
A A
BB
C
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Description of the components:
Central Crossbeam

The clamping rings are the parts of the Twist
connection that always remain attached to the
wheelchair frame.
Together with the crossbeam, they must be installed
on the wheelchair by authorised KLAXON personnel
and must never be removed by the user during use.
Various clamping ring sizes and shapes are
available to suit the different tubing diameters and
types of wheelchair frames (see some example in
the table)
Description of the components:
Clamping Rings
Tube frame
section
Frame type Diameter Coupling cuff
Round Parallel 34.945 mm AGP35
Round Parallel / Convergent 32.4 mm
AGP32 / AGCP132
Round Parallel / Convergent 30.0 mm
AGP30 /
AGCP130
Round Parallel / Convergent 28.0 mm AGP28 /
AGCP128
Round Parallel / Convergent 25.4 mm
AGP25 / AGCP125
Round Parallel / Convergent 23.0 mm
AGP2
3/ AGCP12
3
Round Parallel / Convergent 22.0 mm
AGP22 / AGCP122
Round Parallel / Convergent 20.0 mm AGP20 /
AGCP120
Round Parallel / Convergent 18.0 mm
AGP18 / AGCP118
Oval Parallel
25.0 x 35.0 mm
AGPOV
Oval Parallel
27.0 x 33.0 mm
AGPOVSX
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Linking system:
Crossbeam - Precondition
It is advisable to keep the batch code on the front for quick reference in case of need.
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Batch code

1. The two Fixing Clamps must be inserted in
the front part of the crossbeam. For a quick
reference see the page above
Linking system:
Crossbeam - Precondition
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2. Align the Fixing Clamps to the grooved seat
then gently tight their screws alternatively
Linking system:
Crossbeam - Precondition
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Installation:
Warning
Before
proceeding to the installation of the Twist connection system, ensure the items supplied are
suitable
for
the wheelchair to which it will be installed.
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Installation:
Clamping Rings - Positioning
1. To better identify the position where to install
the clamping rings, temporarily remove the seat
and the moving parts of the wheelchair, if
necessary (brakes, side supports, seat supports,
etc.). For details about this operation, refer to
the wheelchair use and maintenance manual
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2. Install the Clamping Rings on the wheelchair’s
frame, fastening them with the dedicated screws
(which must be facing downwards, when installed
on the upper frame tube and facing upwards,
when installed on the lower frame tube).
The Clamping Rings must be positioned as
forward as possible beneath the seat, in
correspondence with the front part of the seat,
according to the needs of the user and the
specific characteristics of the wheelchair
Installation:
Clamping Rings - Positioning
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